Apple Martin, the 20-year-old daughter of Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay singer Chris Martin, has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons after her appearance at a debutante ball in Paris over the weekend. The privileged young woman was accused of having a “mean girl” moment, after a clip emerged of her stealing the spotlight from another girl who was having her picture taken.
The incident occurred at the Le Bal des Débutantes, an exclusive event held at the $1,000-a-night Hotel Shangri-La, where around 20 young women were presented. Apple, who was accompanied by her date, Count Leo Henckel von Donnersmarck, was seen rolling her eyes at her partner, seemingly in response to a comment he made.
Despite the negative reaction and inevitable accusations of over privilege and nepotism, a faction of social media followers insist that Apple is not rotten to the core. One observer wrote: “Apple doesn’t give me bully vibes at all?? Especially with a dad like Chris Martin.” Another praised her good looks, her stunning Valentino gown, and her decision to appear at the debutante’s ball.
Apple’s mom Gwyneth attended with ex-husband Chris Martin and their son Moses, 18, as well as her mother Blythe Danner, to celebrate her. The family joined an exclusive list of attendees who are all personally invited by the ball’s host, Ophélie Renouard.
Renouard invites her guests based on their appearance, intelligence, and family connections. The event is billed as a charity fundraiser and will benefit two entities connected with children’s health, according to Hello!
Debutantes on the list of attendees include European royalty as well as the daughters of A-list celebrities. Ava Philippe, 25, the daughter of Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Philippe, attended in 2017. Emily in Paris star, Lily Collins, 35, made her debut in 2007.
DailyMail.com has contacted a representative for Apple for comment.
The move did not go down well on social media after the footage, taken by French outlet Paris Match, was shared on TikTok. ‘How Obnoxious and entitled she is,’ one viewer wrote. ‘Oh wow, why did Apple do that? Let the other girl have a moment,’ another added. ‘Not a good behavior for such an event,’ a third person agreed, while another described it as ‘giving Regina George’ in reference to the notorious queen bee in the movie Mean Girls.
The Vanderbilt University student has mostly kept out of the public eye, but has decided to begin a new chapter in her life.
Before they made their grand entrance at the ball, the young duo were seen chatting together in a video shared to TikTok. Leo, who hails from the Austro-Hungarian noble family House of Henckel von Donnersmarck, made a playful dance gesture as he spoke with Apple, who seemed less amused.
Apple was accused of muscling in on another debutant’s photo opportunity – an act that resulted in the 20-year-old being compared to Mean Girls character Regina George. She was also seen rolling her eyes at her date, Count Leo Henckel von Donnersmarck, who accompanied her to the glitzy event.
In a video circulating on TikTok, Apple visibly rolled her eyes, seemingly in response to a comment her date made, before they entered the ballroom. Other images from the evening showed the pair in much higher spirits.
Apple’s dashing plus one Leo hails from the Austro-Hungarian noble family House of Henckel von Donnersmarck. Leo is the son of film director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and Christiane Asschenfeldt, the first International Executive Director of Creative Commons; Florian (C) pictured with his kids (L-R) Cacile, Alexis, Lara, and Leo in 2020.
Last year, Leo’s sister Countess Lara Cosima made her debut at the prestigious event.
During the evening, Leo cut a very dapper figure in a black morning suit coat pair with a white shirt and bow tie and black trousers. The pair later took their positions on the dancefloor and gracefully waltz around the room with Leo carefully dipping Apple.
Her famous parents Chris and Gwyneth couldn’t take their eyes off their daughter. Apple’s mom Gwyneth attended with ex-husband Chris Martin and their son Moses, 18, as well as her mother Blythe Danner, to celebrate her.
The event is a charity fundraiser and will benefit two entities connected with children’s health, according to Hello!
Debutantes on the list of attendees include European royalty as well as the daughters of A-list celebrities. Ava Philippe, 25, the daughter of Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Philippe, attended in 2017. Emily in Paris star, Lily Collins, 35, made her debut in 2007.
DailyMail.com has contacted a representative for Apple for comment.
Conclusion:
Apple Martin’s appearance at the Le Bal des Débutantes has sparked controversy and debate on social media. While some have defended her, others have criticized her behavior as “mean girl” and “entitled.” The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by young women in the public eye, and the importance of maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
FAQs:
Q: Who is Apple Martin?
A: Apple Martin is the 20-year-old daughter of Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay singer Chris Martin.
Q: What was Apple Martin’s behavior like at the Le Bal des Débutantes?
A: Apple Martin was accused of having a “mean girl” moment, after a clip emerged of her stealing the spotlight from another girl who was having her picture taken. She was also seen rolling her eyes at her date, Count Leo Henckel von Donnersmarck.
Q: Who is Count Leo Henckel von Donnersmarck?
A: Count Leo Henckel von Donnersmarck is a member of the Austro-Hungarian noble family House of Henckel von Donnersmarck. He is the son of film director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and Christiane Asschenfeldt, the first International Executive Director of Creative Commons.
Q: What is the Le Bal des Débutantes?
A: The Le Bal des Débutantes is an exclusive event held in Paris, where young women from around the world are presented to society. The event is a charity fundraiser and will benefit two entities connected with children’s health, according to Hello!
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